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How does COVID-19 affect your heart? | Health at Nation Next

December 7, 2020, 7:12 PM

Amar Ashok Jajoo | Mumbai

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Nearly eleven months after the first COVID-19 case was detected in China, the world is only coming to terms with how deadly SARS-COV-2 virus could be. What was first dismissed as a flu-like infection could carry repercussions for your vital organs as well. From the severity of infection to post-COVID symptoms, COVID-19 can be quite dangerous than we thought.

One of the most affected organs is the heart. According to a study published in JAMA Cardiology, nearly 78% of recovered patients throng back to hospitals complaining of heart ailments. New evidence now suggests that cardiac problems could also strike those in the first days of infection, even for those who show no visible symptoms.

From shortness of breath, cardiovascular complications, muscle breakdown and inflammation (myocarditis), there’s a lot of implications for your heart, even if you haven’t encountered a heart problem before. For those with heart problems, COVID-19 could also bring an increased mortality risk.

A complete appreciation and understanding of COVID-19, its short and long term effects are still in process. Even as this unfolds, it is clear that beyond the infection itself, the virus impacts vital organs in the body. The heart is one,” says Dr Chetan Rathi, Consultant Cardiologist, and Electrophysiologist, JNMC, Wardha.

Dr Rathi also warned that heart health could be impacted in many ways, in the long run. “Patients with cardiovascular diseases are at an enhanced risk of more severe complications arising from COVID-19. At a preliminary level, it may lead to a decrease in heart function. This could be a result of either the systemic inflammatory response to infection or direct viral infection in the heart. The two most common heart conditions the virus causes are heart failure and heart arrhythmia.

So, if you have a pre-existing heart problem, or have been recently diagnosed with one, it’s pertinent to be cautious and opt for regular screenings and tests. Heart patients who get infected with the virus should keep in touch with their doctors regularly and keep them updated for timely medical intervention if required.

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Union Minister Dr Bhagwat Karad unveils Dr Kavita Chandak’s book ‘Healing women with Homeopathy’

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3 years ago

May 19, 2022

Nation Next Newsroom | Aurangabad

Dr Kavita Chandak at National Conference of Homeopathy held in Aurangabad

Minister of State for Finance Dr Bhagwat Karad recently unveiled Dr Kavita Chandak’s book ‘Healing women with Homeopathy’ at the recently held National Conference of Homeopathy (HAMI 2022) in Aurangabad. Prominently present during the conference were renowned homeopath Dr Arun Bhasme and 3,000 other doctors.

In her book, Dr Chandak, who hails from Nagpur, has covered the most important and widespread gynecological disorders such as menarche, over dysmenorrhea to menopause; reflects issues from which women suffer frequently like sterility, polycystic ovarian syndrome, breast issues, pregnancy-related conditions like constipation, morning sickness, heartburn, uterine prolapse, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and urinary problems, to mention a few.

Dr Chandak has also given a thorough explanation on topics like cancer of the breast, uterus and cervix, which are the most prevalent types of cancers in women. Her book contains a study of several homeopathic remedies with special emphasis on gynecology through the chapters like the core of a few important female remedies and the homeopathic gynecological kit. The book also gives a glimpse of rare and lesser-known remedies.

It is worth noting that Dr Chandak holds two golden book world records for treating kidney disorders and a case of mucormycosis. She is also the recipient of ‘The Excellence in Homeopathy award 2022’ given by Hpathy.com to 66 renowned homeopaths throughout the world. Over the years, Dr Chandak has organized more than 800 free medicine distribution camps. She provides her services through her web clinic in 20+ countries. Her area of specialization is behavioral psychiatric disorders like autism and ADHD.